Georgia 2018: Casey Cagle sets a date for campaign kickoff

It seems we have a kickoff date for Republican Casey Cagle's gubernatorial campaign.

A flyer is circulating about an April 30 event for Cagle and a "surprise musical guest" at the Infinite Energy Center in Duluth.

"This is an invitation from Casey to friends and supporters to join him and his family for a fun evening with some live music, some food and an opportunity to discuss conservative solutions to lead the state forward," said campaign spokesman Scott Binkley.

(He added: "It'll be a family event and I hope that the Bluesteins will be able to join.")

He's the presumptive Republican front-runner in what could be a crowded field to succeed a term-limited Nathan Deal. Secretary of State Brian Kemp is already in the race, and a cast of current and former lawmakers – along with an “outsider” or two – are considering entering the contest.

Democrats are gearing up for a chance to flip the seat for the first time since 2002. House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams is seen as a lock to join the contest and others, including state Rep. Stacey Evans and former state Sen. Jason Carter, are exploring a run.